MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slight cracking
Steering system lightly rubbing coil springs (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slight cracking
Steering system lightly rubbing coil springs (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side front tyre cracking
rear tie bar bushes slight worn
slight corrosion rear inner panels behind bumper
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side front tyre cracking
rear tie bar bushes slight worn
slight corrosion rear inner panels behind bumper
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs are rusty
handbrake lever high but not at full travel
nearside and offside front tyres low on edges but not part of the main tread
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs are rusty
handbrake lever high but not at full travel
nearside and offside front tyres low on edges but not part of the main tread
brake pipes starting to corrode
rear pads getting low advise replacement
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake pipes starting to corrode
rear pads getting low advise replacement
rear brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF52 AXY is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 AXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AF52 AXY is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2002.
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